Salary
💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Prepare and implement a quality plan: Develop a comprehensive quality plan that aligns with the client's requirements and complies with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.
- Review contractor's quality plan: Evaluate the quality plan submitted by the contractor and recommend its acceptance to the client.
- Review contractor's testing and inspection plan: Assess the contractor's proposed testing and inspection plan to ensure its adequacy in verifying the quality of the construction work.
- Monitor contractor's work: Regularly inspect and monitor the contractor's work to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, proper sequencing of operations, and approved submittals.
- Coordinate and monitor testing and inspection: Oversee the implementation of the contractor's approved testing and inspection plan.
- Audit contractor's quality plan implementation: Conduct audits to verify that the contractor is following their approved quality plan effectively.
- Organize documentation and verification: Lead the organization of documentation related to the construction work. Verify that the constructed facilities and infrastructure comply with the FTA's Safety and Security certification process for transit projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing quality management systems for large public transportation projects, specifically in the rail/rapid transit/tunnel construction sector.
- Possess advanced certifications (CQM/CQE) and training from reputable bodies such as the American Society of Quality or equivalent organizations.
- Familiarity and experience with the FTA Safety and Security certification program during the closeout phase of FTA-funded transportation projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Quality management systems, ISO standards and documentation tools.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and project specifications related to tunnel construction.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to project teams on quality assurance best practices and quality management processes.
- Prepare quality reports, documentation, and performance indicators to track quality metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders.